Our own Nandi Betta

Built by British these rooms trace back to 1834. Living here is experiencing royalty. It is fully furnished, spacious and has luxurious interiors. It has attached bath room, changing area and a sit out with excellent view.

Nandi Betta

Nature beckons everyone. In the hustles of modern day living, one often finds peace in the lap of nature. Be it be, winding down after a tough week’s work or just taking a deviation from routine, a short trip to a tranquil place works wonders for the mind and body. With lush green trees, Nandi hills is home to various kinds of flora and fauna. The hills which are situated at about 60 kilometers from Bangalore is a popular weekend getaway. It untapped beauty attracts many people. The proximity of the hills from the state capital and affordability adds to its advantage. A winding road with 40 curves leads you atop the hill where the vehicles can be parked and one can walk around. The ancient hill fortress is situated in Chikkaballapur taluk of Kolar district of Karnataka and is known by various names. During the Chola period the hills were called Ananda Giri. This means hills of happiness. It is also believed that Yoga Nandeeshwara performed severe penance here. Hence the hills were named after him. Tippu Sultan, one of the greatest kings of India, built a fort here. It was called Nandidurga. The hill resembles a sleeping bull. This is another reason that it is called Nandi hills. It is 4851 feet above sea level.